Justin Bieber sweeps at 40th Anniversary American Music Awards show

Justin Bieber accepts for Favorite Pop Rock Album at the 40th Anniversary of the American Music Awards at the Nokia Theatre in Los Angeles, CA on Sunday, November 18, 2012. (Andy Holzman/Staff Photographer)

A Spectacular 40th Anniversary American Music Awards show was presented Sunday night at the Nokia theater LA LIVE which featured a star-studded lineup of presenters and performers.

Bieber thanked his fans, "This is for the haters who thought maybe I was only here for one or two years, but I feel like I'm going to be here for a very long time."

Justin Bieber took home three awards, Nicki Minaj won two,RAP-HIP HOP ALBUM PINK FRIDAY, and ROMAN RELOADED, and Linkin Park, Carrie Underwood, and Katy Perry all won at the 40th Anniversary American Music Awards show.

Carrie Underwood accepts for Favorite Country Music Album at the 40th Anniversary of the American Music Awards at the Nokia Theatre in Los Angeles, CA on Sunday, November 18, 2012. (Andy Holzman/Staff Photographer)

The 40th annual show kicked off with none other than Usher, who brought the stage to life performing a medley of "Numb," "Climax," and "Can't Stop, Won't Stop."

Pitbull had one of the sexiest performances of the night. Complete with dancers and lots of lights, the entertainer gave the fans his best side while hoping he might take an award home during the 40th Anniversary of the American Music Awards.

Also presenting a sexy performance was Chris Brown, Swizt Beatz, and Ludacris rocked the house with an electro dance
music performance,"Everyday is their birthday" at the Nokia Theatre in honor of the AMAs 40th ceremony.

Singer Stevie Wonder and Ryan Seacrest paid tribute to 'America's oldest teenager,'
the late Dick Clark, at the 40th annual American Music Awards on Nov. 18.
Stevie performed a medley of hit songs including "My Cherie Amour," "You Are The Sunshine Of My Life"
and "Sir Duke,".

Pitbull performs at the 40th Anniversary of the American Music Awards at the Nokia Theatre in Los Angeles, CA on Sunday, November 18, 2012. (Andy Holzman/Staff Photographer)

Ryan Seacrest said some touching words of tribute to his "mentor."
Ryan had previously said of Dick, "He was a mentor, friend and a wonderful advocate for popular music."
He admitted that he "was in awe of his star quality" and that Dick "loved the power of music."

The show ended with Korean sensation PSY who closed out the 2012 American Music Awards with a performance of his hit 'Gangnam Style'. He was joined on stage by surprise guest MC Hammer for a special mash-up of 'Gangnam Style' and 'Too Legit To Quit'.

For the first time in AMAs history, 2012 marked the introduction of a new electronic dance music category. David Guetta beat out Calvin Harris and Skrillex to bring home the prize.

2012 AMERICAN MUSIC AWARDS WINNERS

ARTIST OF THE YEARJustin Bieber

NEW ARTIST OF THE YEARCarly Rae Jepsen

FAVORITE POP/ROCK MALE ARTIST Justin Bieber

FAVORITE POP/ROCK FEMALE ARTIST Katy Perry

FAVORITE POP/ROCK BAND, DUO OR GROUP Maroon 5

FAVORITE POP/ROCK ALBUM Justin Bieber / "Believe"

FAVORITE COUNTRY MALE ARTISTLuke Bryan

FAVORITE COUNTRY FEMALE ARTIST Taylor Swift

FAVORITE COUNTRY MUSIC BAND, DUO or GROUP Lady Antebellum

Singer Stevie Wonder performs at the 40th Anniversary of the American Music Awards at the Nokia Theatre in Los Angeles, CA on Sunday, November 18, 2012. (Andy Holzman/Staff Photographer)

FAVORITE COUNTRY MUSIC ALBUM Carrie Underwood/ "Blown Away"

FAVORITE RAP/HIP-HOP ARTIST Nicki Minaj

FAVORITE RAP/HIP-HOP ALBUM
Nicki Minaj/ "Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded"

FAVORITE MALE ARTIST SOUL/R&BUsher

FAVORITE FEMALE ARTIST SOUL/R&BBeyonce

FAVORITE SOUL/R&B ALBUM Rihanna/Talk That Talk

FAVORITE ALTERNATIVE ROCK ARTIST Linkin Park

FAVORITE ADULT CONTEMPORARY ARTISTAdele

FAVORITE LATIN MUSIC ARTIST Shakira

FAVORITE CONTEMPORARY INSPIRATIONAL ARTISTtobyMac

MC Hammer, left, and PSY perform at the 40th Anniversary of the American Music Awards at the Nokia Theatre in Los Angeles, CA on Sunday, November 18, 2012. (Andy Holzman/Staff Photographer)